Explore a Career with NORTH DAKOTA STATE GOVERNMENT - DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Job ID 3033213
Location Bismarck, ND
Salary Range From 6419.00 To 6419.00 Monthly
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
FLSA Status Administrative

Highway Safety Division, Bismarck, ND

Shape the Future of Transportation with the North Dakota Department of Transportation!

Are you ready to make a real impact? The North Dakota Department of Transportation is looking for dedicated and skilled professionals to join our team. This is your chance to play a vital role in creating safe, efficient, and innovative transportation solutions that serve communities across our state. We uphold the values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career with purpose, we encourage you to apply today!

NDDOT Starting Salary: $6,419 / month

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and mission-driven professional to lead communications and public information efforts for North Dakota’s Vision Zero initiative. This role plays a critical part in supporting statewide efforts to eliminate motor vehicle crash fatalities and serious injuries through education, media campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven program management.

Lead all communications and public information initiatives for Vision Zero priorities (speed management, occupant protection, impaired and distracted driving prevention, young drivers, etc.) and special projects (Crash Memorial Wall, ND Sober Ride, Vision Zero Partner Conference, Vision Zero website, etc.)
Serve as a Vision Zero spokesperson
Oversee the work of a full-service media firm
Develop and maintain public information materials including presentations, website content, reports, news releases, talking points, and other materials
Manage grant funds
Manage the Vision Zero Partner Network
Strengthen Vision Zero communication efforts by staying informed on best practices, trends, and emerging issues in highway safety

Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relation, or related.
Four years of work experience leading to a level of knowledge, skill, and ability necessary to work independently in interacting with others, problem solving, decision-making, and meeting established goals through planning, organizing, and controlling work activities.
Requires satisfactory completion of the interview process and a verifiable record of satisfactory performance in previous employment. Employment is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.

About Team ND
"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

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Application Procedures
Submit an application by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date. Application materials, including resume and cover letter, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.*

*Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.

Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701) 328-3290. For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact the DOT Talent Acquisition Team, at dot.recruiter@nd.gov or (701) 328-2651.

Learn more about NDDOT. TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1 (800) 366-6888.

NDDOT does not provide sponsorships and we are not an E-Verify employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.